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The Rational Response Squad is a group of atheist activists who impact society by changing the way we view god belief. This site is a haven for those who are pushing back against the norm, and a place for believers of gods to have their beliefs exposed as false should they want to try their hand at confronting us.

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“Philosophers have argued for centuries about how many angels can dance on the head of a pin, but materialists have always known it depends on whether they are jitterbugging or dancing cheek to cheek" -- Tom Robbins

I have been reflecting on this question. On one hand, it is nice to think that this person believes that RRS has a "staff." That word is indicative of a large, well-funded organization. So, there is a small compliment in there.

Obviously, though, this person intends some sort of future slight and is likely still in a university. The farther one journies from school, the more one realizes how little the diploma on the wall is worth. I guess I didn't understand how important education, or a diploma I should say, is to the world for deciding whether one speaks with any validity.

I grew up in a home of academicians. I regularly heard about how many professors are imbeciles and have serious failings. Further, it was made clear that anyone with enough money and patience could end up with a graducate degree. Really, the person asking the question reveals a lot about his/her background by posing the question.

Well, I'll be damned. I was on the verge of hitting "submit" and decided to double check myself. I was going to bust you for journEYs and academicians, and claim that your post was obviously invalid since you can't spell properly and you didn't know the word "academian."

Turns out academician is a word.

Damn you, Nero! Damn you!

P.S. You still spelled journeys wrong, and it still means your post is completely devoid of merit.

Atheism isn't a lot like religion at all. Unless by "religion" you mean "not religion". --Ciarin

I regularly heard about how many professors are imbeciles and have serious failings. Further, it was made clear that anyone with enough money and patience could end up with a graducate degree....

I've had a few professors who I think have proved this point well, but I have one professor this semester who really takes the cake. I'm tempted to rant, but I'll refrain. I actually feel dumber each time I leave his class.

A place common to all will be maintained by none. A religion common to all is perhaps not much different.

The farther one journies from school, the more one realizes how little the diploma on the wall is worth.

You're right about this. For the most part, degrees tend to have little residual value. It's really just a key to opening the door to life/professional experience. I couldn't have gotten into my field without at least one of my degrees, but very little that I actually do professionally did I learn directly as part of earning those degrees.